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master of ceremonies


master of ceremonies

Definition of MASTER OF CEREMONIES

1
: a person who determines the forms to be observed on a public occasion
2
: a person who acts as host at a formal event
3
: a person who acts as host for a program of entertainment (as on television)

First Known Use of MASTER OF CEREMONIES

circa 1610

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